SPEED promoting online contest for all-star event

SPEED is conducting an online contest to award one lucky fan the opportunity to wave the green flag for the NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge on May 19 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway.
All-Star Challenge

More than 16,000 fans already have entered through SPEEDtv.com for their chance to be the CFO -- Chief Flag Operator -- for the event that will be aired live and exclusively on SPEED, beginning at 7 p.m. ET. The race also will be simulcast on the 1,400-square foot News Astrovision by Panasonic Screen prominently located at One Times Square.

In addition to being able to officially start the NASCAR Nextel All-Star Challenge, the winner will receive a weekend trip for two to Charlotte and VIP access to all of the at-track SPEED programs. SPEED will take entries through May 7. For more information, visit SPEEDtv.com